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Liquor Scam: EOW Chargesheet Brands Chaitanya Baghel as ‘Syndicate Protector,’ Alleges ₹250 Crore Kickback
Liquor Scam Twist: The EOW files its 8th chargesheet, branding former CM’s son Chaitanya Baghel as the “Syndicate Protector.” Agencies allege he acted as the bridge between bureaucrats and the mafia, pocketing ₹250 crore in kickbacks. Read the full report on the legal battle vs. political fallout.
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For ‘Jal-Jungle-Zameen’: Youth of Bastar Stand as Shield Between Bailadila Hills and Mining Giants
From the peaks of Bailadila, a cry for Jal-Jungle-Zameen rises. As mining threats loom over ‘Deposit No. 4,’ the youth of Bastar unite to defend their ‘oxygen bank’ and ancestral heritage against corporate extraction.
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Bhormadeo Corridor Project Launched: Chhattisgarh’s ‘Khajuraho’ Temple Gets ₹146 Crore Boost in 2026
The Chhattisgarh government has launched the Bhormadeo Corridor Project with an investment of ₹146 crore to enhance tourism and heritage infrastructure at the historic Bhormadeo Temple, often called the Khajuraho of Chhattisgarh. The project aims to boost religious tourism and improve visitor facilities by 2026.
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New Year Shock: Commercial Gas Cylinder Prices Hiked by ₹111 From Today – Check New Rates in Raipur
Raipur/New Delhi | January 1, 2026 The New Year has started with a financial jolt for the common man, specifically for those running businesses. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a sharp increase in the prices of commercial LPG cylinders effective today, January 1, 2026. The Big Update: Commercial LPG Up by ₹111 While you…
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2025: A Historic Year for Bastar Police as Naxal Insurgency Faces Collapse
Record-breaking success in Bastar: 256 Maoists neutralized and top commanders eliminated in 2025. See how security forces are winning the war from terror to trust.
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Mob Violence Halts Jindal Coal Hearing: Police Vehicles Torched, Process Cancelled in Raigarh
By Rootsalert News Desk RAIGARH, Dec 28: A mandatory public hearing regarding the proposed expansion of a coal mine by Jindal Steel & Power Ltd (JSPL) in Tamnar block was abruptly called off on Sunday, following widespread violence and arson by protesting villagers. The confrontation left several police personnel injured and saw a police bus…
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Christmas Decorations Vandalised in Chhattisgarh: Tensions Rise Amidst Right-Wing Protests
In a stark display of rising intolerance, Christmas celebrations in Chhattisgarh have been marred by vandalism and intimidation, with right-wing groups targeting festive decorations and warnings issued against the observance of the holiday. Vandalism at Magneto Mall, Raipur The festive atmosphere in Raipur, the capital of BJP-ruled Chhattisgarh, was disrupted when members of the Bajrang…
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End of an Era: Literary Icon Vinod Kumar Shukla Breathes His Last in Raipur
Vinod Kumar Shukla, the celebrated Hindi litterateur, poet, novelist, and recipient of the prestigious Bharatiya Jnanpith Award, passed away today at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur. He was 89. Shukla had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment at the hospital. The AIIMS administration confirmed his demise at 4:58…
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Chhattisgarh Native Lynched in Kerala; Mob Asked “Are You Bangladeshi?” During Assault
Palakkad: In a shocking incident reminiscent of the 2018 Madhu lynching case, a 31-year-old migrant worker from Chhattisgarh was beaten to death by a mob in Kerala’s Palakkad district on Wednesday. The victim, identified as Ramnarayan Bhayar from Bilaspur, was reportedly profiled and accused of being a thief before the assault. Video footage of the…
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A National Treasure on a Ventilator:
The Apathetic State of Vinod Kumar Shukla’s Medical Care The literary world is in shock and outrage following reports of the deteriorating health and alleged administrative neglect of Vinod Kumar Shukla, the legendary Janpith Award-winning author. Despite being hailed as a “national treasure,” the 87-year-old writer is currently battling for his life on a ventilator…
